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Human Rights August 22, 2024
New Faculty Learning Community on Business, Human Rights, and Sustainability
The Human Rights Center (HRC) invites applications from faculty of all ranks and from all units and departments across campus to join an interdisciplinary cohort at the intersection of business, human rights, and sustainability. 
Human Rights August 19, 2024
Bridging Innovation and Education: A Summer with WomHub

This summer, Makoro Kebe’s internship with WomHub was a catalyst for profound growth and insight, blending her passions for cybersecurity and education. Her experience highlighted the power of education and innovation in empowering women and underscoring broader social issues, emphasizing the crucial intersection of technology and social justice. 

Faith/Mission July 31, 2024
El Salvador’s Sacred Journey: Lessons from a Land of Resilience

El Salvador is a country with breathtaking landscapes and a vibrant culture. It's the smallest country in Central America, but it has a population of approximately 6.5 million people. Salvadorans are friendly and hospitable. They carry within them a beacon of light that serves as a sign of hope and inspiration for those seeking peace in a troubled world.

Law June 17, 2024
Trip to U.S. Supreme Court ends with Swearing-In

A group of alumni and friends from the University of Dayton School of Law got to share in a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Human Rights May 17, 2024
Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 4)
In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent. 
Human Rights May 06, 2024
Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 3)
In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent. 
Law April 29, 2024
Making a Difference from Miles Away

See how law student Sofia Delgado Medina is helping asylum applicants online.

Faith/Mission April 25, 2024
A Reflection for Autism Acceptance Month

Just like Christ endured isolation and loneliness in his darkest hour, it is all too common for people who identify as neurodivergent to feel marginalized and unaccepted. We have been socially conditioned to believe that there is a “typical” way that people think, behave, and communicate, and when there is a deviation from this “norm” it is easy to dismiss, ignore, or even mistreat God’s creation.

Campus and Community April 16, 2024
UD student helps with immigration casework, research through School of Law internship

CJ Delgado, a political science major, assists six final-year UD law students who work with clients on gender-based asylum, refugee and citizenship cases.

Human Rights March 18, 2024
Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 2)
In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.